Earthquake Early Warning - Overview
USGS is actively pursuing research in earthquake early warning.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5]
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There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
- Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience
- Reducing Risk at USGS
- Emergency Management Resources
- Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications
- The Monitor Newsletter
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Public Domain.
Additional footage used with permission from Envato Elements.
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National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5] (AD)
There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
September is National Preparedness Month
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster? Check your preparedness at Ready.gov and learn more about the natural hazards that may threaten you below.
What can I do to be prepared for an earthquake?
There are four basic steps you can take to be more prepared for an earthquake: Step 1: Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items. Step 2: Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency. Step 3: Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations. Step 4: Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents...
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USGS is actively pursuing research in earthquake early warning.HayWired Scenario
The HayWired scenario depicts a scientifically realistic earthquake sequence, and its cascading impacts, that all starts with a magnitude 7 earthquake on the Hayward Fault. The scenario emphasizes connectedness: multi-hazards of an earthquake, interactions between critical infrastructure systems, and compounded effects in communities and economies. - Multimedia
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5] (AD)
There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
- Web Tools
- News
September is National Preparedness Month
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster? Check your preparedness at Ready.gov and learn more about the natural hazards that may threaten you below.
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What can I do to be prepared for an earthquake?
There are four basic steps you can take to be more prepared for an earthquake: Step 1: Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items. Step 2: Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency. Step 3: Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations. Step 4: Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents...